Certain THC products made from hemp recently became legal in Minnesota. In this post, we answer some of your most commonly asked questions. Which types of products has the new law legalized? The recently-passed health and human services policy-only omnibus bill...
How To Protect Yourself Legally After Receiving a Traffic Ticket You should always do your best to protect your rights during an interaction with law enforcement – just because a police officer asks you to do something, it doesn’t mean you are required by law to...
What Are the Three Main Forgery Charges in Minnesota? Were you recently arrested for forgery? You may be wondering how seriously to take this charge. After all, using a fake ID or selling a pair of knockoff Nikes may not seem like a big deal. But you should know that...
An Interview with Cassandra Bautista: Passion, Integrity, and Advocacy in Criminal Defense Cassandra Bautista is a passionate and diligent criminal defense attorney. Because she is fluent in Spanish, Cassandra often assists Sieben Edmunds Miller's Spanish-speaking...
Understanding Minnesota’s Zero-Tolerance Policy for Teens DWIs are one of the most common criminal charges. Some estimates show that one out of every seven drivers in Minnesota has a DWI on their record. Since prosecutors see this charge often, it can be difficult to...
Being charged with a felony DWI in Minnesota is a very serious matter. This type of conviction can result in jail or prison time and expensive fines; it is not the same as a first time misdemeanor DWI charge! In fact, most people charged with a felony DWI have already...
Sieben Edmunds Miller is pleased to announce that Kevin Sieben has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Membership is limited to just one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Members must be nominated by their peers...
What Are Whiskey Plates and Why Are They Issued? The Minnesota law requiring special registration license plates (also known as Whiskey or WX plates) on vehicles involved in certain DWI offenses changed last year. This blog post will answer frequently asked questions...
What Minnesota Law Says About Self-Defense in Criminal Law Self-defense might seem like a self-explanatory concept, but many pitfalls can hinder your self-defense claims. Fortunately, the attorneys at Sieben Edmunds Miller are experienced and knowledgeable in the area...
Can You Get a CDL with a DUI in Minnesota? A job on the road appeals to many Minnesotans, especially those who enjoy flexibility and independence. However, for commercial drivers, a DWI or DUI can put their entire career at risk. If you’re wondering, can you get a CDL...
From First-Generation Graduate to Future Advocate: My Journey to the Law I am a first-generation college graduate. That achievement alone has already transformed the trajectory of my life and the lives of my family for the better. But I cannot and will not stop there....
What You Need to Know About Assault Charges in Minnesota Charges such as assault, domestic assault, strangulation, and threats of violence are jarring to receive. These are serious, fact-specific charges that should always be handled by a Minnesota assault criminal...
Kevin Sieben and Samuel Edmunds Receive Prestigious Attorney Of The Year 2021 *Free Expungement is no longer being offered. During the pandemic, Sieben Edmunds Miller’s criminal defense attorneys wanted to do their part to give back to the local community. As...
We’re excited to share that the Minnesota State Bar Association’s publication for members of the legal field, Bench & Bar of Minnesota, interviewed our own Sam Edmunds in its recent “Colleague Corner” feature. Each month, the publication highlights one local...
Should I Contest a Speeding Ticket in Minnesota? We all know the feeling of dread when you see those flashing police lights in your rearview mirror. Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, you start to question yourself. Unfortunately, even when you obey all traffic...
Introducing the Sieben Edmunds Miller Criminal Justice Scholarship 2020 was a challenging year, but the attorneys at Sieben Edmunds Miller were touched to see so much generosity and compassion in our communities during this difficult time. In the spirit of giving...
Sieben Edmunds Miller’s newest attorney may be a familiar face – after all, she’s been with the firm for several years. If you’ve worked with us before, she likely helped your attorney conduct legal research, review discovery, and prepare your trial materials. Now,...
Understanding Repeat DUI Offender Laws The term “repeat offender” may conjure up images of hardened criminals in a prison yard, but that’s not totally accurate. Technically, a repeat offender is anyone who has been arrested for or committed a crime more than once. If...